On Monday, the first of this month, Chelsea officially announced his first professional contract Isago Silvason of the defender Thiago Silva. At the age of 17, the defender has been recognized as one of the jewels of the London academy and already plays both as a defender and as a left-back.
In announcing the new contract, the club highlighted his technical development since his arrival: “He has developed into a versatile and reliable defender, playing easily on the left flank and in defence.”
Esago came down London It is still in the 2022/23 season, a period in which Thiago Silva played for Chelsea and won great titles, such as: Champions League, European Super Cup and Club World Cup.
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Even after the father returned to… Brazil In 2024 to play for Fluminense, the boy decided to stay England To continue your training. In fact, the family is still represented at the club: his younger brother, Yagois also part of the Blues’ youth departments.
The young defender has already made important strides in the professional environment. He made his debut for the Under-18s in February, after impressing in the Under-16s and even appearing in List B for the better. UEFA Champions LeagueA joint administrative move for the club to enroll all qualified athletes in the academy. Despite this, Isago is yet to be included in first team matches.
The contract signing marks another symbolic chapter for the Silva family at Chelsea. Thiago Silva, now an authority at Fluminense, shared the announcement on social media, expressing his pride in his son’s moment at the club where he built one of the most successful stages of his career.
Another son of Thiago Silva: Iago Silva
14-year-old youngster Iago Silva was recently called up for a training spell with the England Under-15s, furthering the sporting legacy of his father, Thiago Silva, by playing as a defender in Chelsea’s youth teams. This feat brought pride to the family and caught the attention of international media.
Chelsea’s latest data confirms its progress in the youth categories, which reflects the good performance among the club’s young players. In 2024, Iago participated in campaigns that highlighted his mature behavior on the field, attracting the attention of the English team’s coaches.